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GR-JWLong Distance Trail (GR)·Linear

GR-JW - Jakobsweg Saar, Strecke Althornbach – Blieskastel – Hérapel

Blieskastel, Saarland

Moderate34/100Year-round

Elevation profile

Flat (≤1%)
Gentle (1–5%)
Steep (5–10%)
Extreme (≥10%)

Critical Segments

Demanding Climb

CAT 4

km 6.5 · 1.5 km Distance

7% Avg
223m – 331m
Slope11% Max
RiskLOW

Dangerous Descent

km 3.8 · 0.7 km Distance

10% Avg
245m – 312m
Slope10% Max
RiskLOW

Dangerous Descent

km 8.4 · 1.6 km Distance

7% Avg
211m – 315m
Slope9% Max
RiskLOW
Distance

16.4 km

Est. duration

4h 26min

Elevation gain

+205 m

Elevation loss

-378 m

Highest point

372 m

Lowest point

182 m

Average elevation

237 m

7-Day Forecast

Slope distribution

Flat (≤1%)21%Gentle (1–5%)45%Steep (5–10%)29%Extreme (≥10%)5%
Child-friendlyNo
Pet-friendlyNo
  • 🥾
    Mountain boots with Vibram soleFootwear
    Essential
  • 🪄
    Trekking poles highly recommendedTrekking poles
    Essential
  • 💧
    Carry 4–5 L (no water sources on route)Water
    Essential
  • 🧴
    Sunscreen recommendedSun protection
    Recommended
  • 🗺️
    GPS or offline route downloadNavigation
    Essential

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Start municipalityBlieskastel
RegionSaarland
Start49.23541, 7.14922Open in maps
End49.23249, 6.98816
Track points2,248